In a world with no shortage of shirts, it’s hard to make something with a silhouette that truly sticks out. Though, with its distinctive shark fin collar, the Mister Freedom Watertown Shirt does just that—quite literally.
The LA-based brand —which has been designing vintage-inspired garments since 2003 — has turned to mid-century France for its latest short-sleeve number. An original Mister Freedom pattern, the Watertown shirt is inspired by French casual summer shirts of the 1950s but takes heavy cues from the cult favorite, Bleu de Travail—french workwear. Made in Japan, this Avengers-esque crossover of workwear and sportswear combines the lesser-seen shark fin collar with 6.5 oz. 15% linen and 85% cotton blend chambray, an essential workwear fabric. And to give it that real Blue de Travail feel, it’s woven with a dark indigo warp and a natural weft.
When it gets too hot for your Vetra or other favourite French work jacket, this is a perfect warm weather replacement. And the hardwearing fabric and ’50s cool are bound to have you sorted for many summers to come.
Available at Franklin and Poe for $250.
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